What better way than to kick off your dream prom than with a fairytale-inspired gown? A princess gown in girly pink or dreamy blue will make you feel like the prettiest girl at prom. With so much going on in a look like this, keep the rest of your jewelry and makeup super minimal like Elle Fanning, Carrie Washington, and Jennifer Lawrence's looks.

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Yellow

Stand out in a sea of sequins and black dresses in an electric tone! Bright yellow looks amaze on all skin tones, especially darker complexions!

Glam add-ons like shimmery fringe, feathery extras, and sparkly pearl and crystal embellishments, will take a short or long metallic dress from special to stand out. Plus, they'll look amazing under the lights on the dance floor! Keep your jewelry to a minimum when rocking jewels on your dress.

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Bustiers

Look extra glam in a gown with a figure-flattering bustier. The fitted top paired with a long, flowy skirt or full, flirty skirt will create a hot hourglass figure. Selena Gomez works a gorge organza dress, Ariana Grande keeps it fun and flirty, and Debby Ryan favors a style with pretty straps.

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Black & White

This super-chic color combo is a big trend for prom! If your style is super-glam, try a full gown like Blake Lively and a bold red lip. Or go flirty in a black & white dress like Bella's look. For a cool, edgy look that's still totally hot, try a graphic black and white print paired with a body-hugging long dress to score Nina Dobrev's trendy vibe.MORE! The Best Prom Shoes Under $50!

Okay fashion risk-takers, this cool dress alternative is for you! Get tons of compliments on your trendy prom look by rocking a jumpsuit over a dress. Choose from a girly-glam style like Vanessa Hudgens's, a chic black-and-white look like Miley's, or a hot version like Perrie Edwards' fierce red number.

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Lady Suits

Dudes aren't the only ones that look amazing in a suit! There are so many different ways you can wear the look to prom, whether you're going super-girly or androgynous. Emma Stone's skinny pants and heels make her classic suits feminine, Zendaya's bow is so fun, and Lorde's crop-top is H-O-T.

Can't make up your mind between a long or short prom dress? Split the different and opt for a midi-length one! With these calf-length styles, you can take your shoe game to the next level! Opt for a fitted style, like Naya Rivera's pink midi or go more classic girly in Crystal Reed's fit-and-flare style, or opt for a ruffled strapless number like Amanda Seyfried's to score a cute, flirty look.

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White

Crisp white is super cool and can look trendy, flirty or pretty and romantic depending on the shape and material. Best.idea.ever. Pick up a chic white dress that can double as your prom dress and your graduation dress to save money without sacrificing on style! All you have to do is mix up your accessories, shoes, and makeup!

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Metallic

If you want to shine but aren't into super girly sequins and add-ons, try this season's cool new way to shine in liquidy metallics like Emma Roberts' gunmetal gown, or bronze-y like Rita Ora and Sarah Hyland.

Printed dresses are totally unexpected! Pair a pretty pattern with a long style to give a princess gown a fashion-y look. To make the look less try-hard, add loose, subtle waves or an easy pony.

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Cut-Outs

Cut-outs add a cool, flirty touch to a simple gown, while really showing off your curves! Choose cut-outs on the smaller side and only in one area of your gown like the neckline or sides to keep the look classy.

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Dark Romance

Edge up girly lace, sparkles, or florals with darker, moody shades to channel a trendy goth-glam vibe. The look is super sophisticated and glam but still totally pretty and prom-worthy. To get the look, pair lace, sequins or girly patterns like florals with dark, moody hues such as navy, deep green, dark purple or black .MORE!3 Ways To Pull Off Vamp-y Makeup IRL

Channel Old Hollywood glamour to feel like a total star at prom! Long champagne-colored sequins or shimmery navy will have you looking like a starlet from the '50s for a totally glam red carpet-worthy prom look.

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Sequin

Are you nominated for Prom Queen? A sequined dress is a complete show-stopper and will have you looking like an A-Lister all night. To balance the mega-sparkle, stick to one color and minimal jewelry.

Are you obsessed with the '90s trend that's super hot now? Channel the era's cool, minimal vibe in a grungey-glam look like Kylie Jenner's grey dress and combat boots or go soft and sweet in a silver slip dress and nude heels like Karlie Kloss. For a more trendy-cool vibe, try a simple strapless stunner with one standout detail like Ashley Madekwe's colored panel.
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